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It is estimated that there are 15,000 people enduring modern slavery in Australia. This estimate is up from 4,300 as previously thought. That is for every 10,000 Australian’s, 6 of us are being held in modern slavery.

Over the last 7 years, the Christian Democratic Party, has worked consistently with the Government at moving forward state reform. Reform that has preserved the states triple-A credit rating and super-charged the state budget from a $5 billion deficit to a surplus of over $4 billion.

Bill introduced, and read a first time and ordered to be printed on motion by the Hon. Paul Green.

Second Reading Speech

The Hon. PAUL GREEN(10:45): I move:

That this bill be now read a second time.

Before I start, I acknowledge Our Lord Jesus Christ and how good he has been to me. I acknowledge also my wife, Michelle, and my son Ben, who are here today. I acknowledge my mentor and colleague Reverend the Hon. Fred Nile and, finally, all members of the Christian Democratic Party and the people across New South Wales who have made it possible for me to be here today to introduce this very important bill.